Talk:Carroll Shelby

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I edited the article in that Caroll Shelby had nothing to do with the creation of the Mustang. That was Lee Iococca (sp?).

Contents 1 Shelby Durango 2 Shelby and the Viper 3 Formula One 4 A matter of opinion 5 Partnership between Carroll and Unique Performance

[edit] Shelby Durango

Back in 1999 something like 300 Shelby Durangos were produced. I don't know much about their history or specs, so I don't want to add them under the wrong category. Does anyone know anything about these trucks? TomTheHand 17:33, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

I looked at http://www.allpar.com and was unable to find any information on a Shelby Durango. The Durango started production in 1998 while Shelby's association with Chrysler Corporation seems to had ended shortly after Viper production began in 1992. I have found information on the Shelby Rampage and the Shelby Dakota, though. Respectfully, SamBlob 02:13, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Shelby and the Viper

Chrisler created the Viper as an "indirect descendent" of the cobra. One of his final functions working with Dodge was consulting on the Viper project. I seen a picture of Shelby with all the Shelby Dodge cars in the back and I recall seen The Dodge Viper Concept right behind him. I post it if i can find it again.

[edit] Formula One

Shelby had a short and undistinguished Formula One career in 1958-1959. Shouldn't this be mentioned here? Philsy 20:37, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

Yes, if a source for the information can be found and stated. Respectfully, SamBlob 22:38, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Shelby's F1 career is now described in the "Driving career" section. -- DH85868993 13:25, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] A matter of opinion

"The most memorable of these cars was the Dodge Viper." - Unless this can be traced to some relevant source I'd say it's pruely a matter of opinion. In my world the Viper was an embarrasment when compared to his earlier works and far from "the most memorable" of his creations. Cite source or remove? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 193.13.115.80 (talk) 08:53, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Partnership between Carroll and Unique Performance

Carroll and Unique Performance were never partners. Unique was merely a licensee of Carroll Shelby Enterprises. The quoted link incorrectly lists Carroll as a partner. This was based on a misleading press release put out by Unique itself. This link (http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/top-2006-Shelby-GT-150-by-Unique-Performance.htm) correctly states the relationship: "The project got going a few years ago when Doug Hasty, president of Unique Performance in Farmers Branch, Texas worked out a licensing agreement with Shelby Automobiles. Of course, Unique builds the Shelby G.T.500E “Continuation” Eleanor fastbacks under Shelby license, as well."